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Jason Botterill is very much aware of the criticism he’s attracted overseeing a Buffalo Sabres team that extended its playoff drought to nine years by failing to even qualify for the NHL’s expanded 24-team format. “There’s always urgency in this posit…

Canada’s federal government has been urged to relax its coronavirus quarantine controls to boost Edmonton’s chances of hosting part of the National Hockey League playoffs. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney made the request in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday as the NHL announced it is considering Edmonton as one of 10 possible hub cities to restart the season in.

The Athletic recently ran through the NHL’s 24-team postseason 50,000 times, and it looks like the Hawks have tough times ahead.

Through 70 games, the Bruins had staked their claim as the NHL’s top team. Now the B’s will have to earn the No. 1 seed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs over three round robin games, a format Cam Neely isn’t exactly thrilled with.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will head into whatever becomes of the NHL postseason without forward Nick Bjugstad. The team announced Wednesday that Bjugstad underwent spinal surgery to repair a herniated disk. General manager Jim Rutherford said the surgery was necessary after Bjugstad had a ”setback” while recovering from a lower-body injury suffered just before the NHL went on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What might the Blackhawks do if they have extra skaters at their disposal?

May 27 is a great day in the history of the Boston Bruins. The B’s have played two games, and both were Stanley Cup Playoff victories.

While the Blackhawks never feel like underdogs in the postseason, oddsmakers disagree this year

The NHL’s plan to restart isn’t exactly equitable for all teams. Here are the teams that will compete for the Stanley Cup, ranked by who should feel most chafed.

Also bad news for Dominik Simon.

When the Bruins open the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which opponent should they hope to play \- and which would be the toughest draw? DJ Bean breaks down the eight possible first-round matchups.

At his end-of-season press conference, Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman said he has no interest in making a coaching change at this time.

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is keeping coach Jeff Blashill despite another lackluster season. Yzerman told reporters on Wednesday his previously announced plans to keep Blashill behind the bench have not changed. Blashill’s record over five seasons in Detroit is 153-194-52.

The NHL’s regular season is over and the chase for the Stanley Cup is on if hockey returns this summer.

Kane shares how he’s trying to stay in shape, and some of his leisure activities too.